Hanwha becomes Securitize’s largest shareholder as tokenization bets grow

South Korean conglomerate Hanwha Group has emerged as the largest shareholder in tokenization firm Securitize, holding a 9.6% stake through various affiliates and investment vehicles. SEC filings reveal that Hanwha entities collectively own 15.69 million shares, surpassing the holdings of both Blockchain Capital and Securitize CEO Carlos Domingo. This investment is distributed across Hanwha Asset Management, H Foundation, and Hanwha Investment & Securities, reflecting a broader corporate strategy to integrate blockchain infrastructure into their financial portfolio. The move is significant as Securitize continues to lead the institutional RWA market, recently tokenizing its own common stock on the Solana and Avalanche networks. By securing a major stake in a platform that supports BlackRock’s BUIDL fund and manages over $4 billion in on-chain assets, Hanwha is positioning itself at the center of the regulated tokenized securities ecosystem. This development underscores the growing interest from traditional Asian financial giants in the underlying technology of U.S.-based tokenization firms. As Securitize expands its partnership with Cantor to integrate blockchain into public offerings, Hanwha’s capital commitment highlights the increasing convergence between traditional capital markets and distributed ledger technology.